Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GMvsSony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
24-70mm / F2.8
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FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
24-70mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II suits you better
- Weight191g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 21cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM136mm long × 87.6mm diameter
- FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II119.9mm long × 87.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 38cm | 21cm | +0.17m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.32× | −0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 886g | 695g | +191g |
| Length | 136mm | 119.9mm | +16.1mm |
| Diameter | 87.6mm | 87.8mm | −0.2mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 82mm | — |
| Released | 2016 | 2022 | −6year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM relative to FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
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FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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